Report by Thompson Research Group

2H22 and 2023 will be a strong period for non-res construction and maintenance spending activity - backlogs / pipelines are sizable and increasing at a solid rate (and comes before the infrastructure bill which has yet to hit the ground in a material way). In keeping with trends over the past 18 months, data centres, warehouses and healthcare are very strong. Although labour and material challenges remain, TRG expects bullish results from several stocks including WillScot Mobile Mini, Herc, Vulcan Materials and Beacon Roofing.

Industrials

Report by Thompson Research Group

REIT-like beneficiary of the Non-Res Construction & Industrial recovery - TRG remain very bullish on the outlook for residential and non-residential construction, as well as an ongoing rebound in economic activity. This should drive higher units on rent (UOR) and increased pricing. WSC is ideally placed to benefit with its dominant market position (45% share in modular office and 25% in portable storage) and very attractive valuation. TP $46 (40% upside) based on ~11x FY23 EBITDA and maintaining net leverage of 3.0-3.5x.

Industrials

Report by Thompson Research Group

No let up in demand, undersupply to last well into 2022 - the situation appears even more acute and prolonged than TRG had originally anticipated. One of their equipment rental contacts provided a clear view of the current situation - “there’s not a rental company in our region that has enough equipment”. This early read leads TRG to expect strong Q2 results and raised FY21 guidance/outlook from United Rentals, Herc Holdings, H&E Equipment Services and WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings.